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Planning to bust some moves at the gym as part of your 2019 goals? You’re not alone. As a tried-and-true strategy for losing weight, feeling more fit, or simply stepping up physical activity for overall wellness, working out is a perennially popular New Year’s resolution, and exercise classes can be a fun way to fit the bill. The catch? Whether it’s cycling, kickboxing, step aerobics, dance, or another high-energy track, these classes often crank up the music to harmful levels — well above the d

In honor of National Caregivers Month this November, we are offering caregivers of all kinds a helpful list for the most common signs of hearing loss, as well as information about hearing loss treatment.

You probably use your tablet or smartphone often to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them to.
Smartphones, tablets, and other types of portable music players (PMPs) are now commonplace, as are earbuds and headphones. But if your PMP is turned up too loud while wearing earbuds or headphones, you can damage your hearing quickly. Let’s look at why.

If you haven’t used hearing protection for hunting in the past, you may already have some degree of hearing loss. Early treatment for existing hearing loss is critical, and there are steps you can take to avoid further damage.

With the rapid advancement in hearing technology, it can be a bit tricky to keep up and understand what features are important to your hearing aid purchase. At Arnold Hearing Centres, in Kitchener, Guelph, Simcoe and Mount Forest, we want to help those conducting research on available hearing aid options and review various features